Motherland
India, our Motherland, is not a mere country but an emotion
That ignites within us a fire of intense devotion
A sense of immense pride that completely conquers
And every Indian to its roots it firmly anchors
The Himalayas in the north bejewels our mother like a radiant crown
Kindles in every spirited native feeling alien yet profound
Ganga cascades like a goddess with a mystical, divine surge
As a warrior from the battlefield does it unvanquished emerge
With Kashmir safely under its wings, there’s the advent of a new dawn
Called paradise on Earth, it replicates the lustrous moon that is often forlorn
So ethereal yet the enchanting beauty of our opulent nation
It is God’s most unique and artistic creation
The armed forces have time and again preserved her sanctity
And benevolently laid down their lives to safeguard her dignity
No class, creed or religion they see in their supreme sacrifice
Under these Bravehearts, our Motherland is an eternal paradise
Each Indian is impassioned when the tricolor flutters high
Diverse religious beliefs at that moment do it glorify
Every soul is stirred as Vande Mataram echoes in the air
Carried through generations, a legacy that’s so rare
India, in every heartbeat her name is deeply inscribed
The feeling that’s nurtured can never be described
We celebrate its grandeur and hold it in great reverence
Of every Indian’s life, it is a spiritual and divine essence